➀ The Dell N2224X-ON is a 24-port 2.5GbE switch with four 25GbE and two 40GbE ports, ideal for SMEs seeking high-density connectivity at lower costs.
➁ Available on eBay for $200-$400, it offers a user-friendly web GUI and CLI management, catering to both novices and professionals.
➂ Hardware highlights include hot-swappable 550W PSUs, modular fans, and flexible 40GbE port configurations for stacking or 10GbE breakout.
➀ The QNAP QXG-25G2SF-CX6 is a dual-port 25GbE NIC featuring NVIDIA's ConnectX-6 Lx chip, designed for NAS systems but adaptable to broader deployments;
➀ It features a low-profile design with an integrated cooling fan for improved thermal performance in compact spaces;
➁ Supports PCIe Gen4/Gen3 interfaces and SFP28 connectivity, enabling 25GbE or backward-compatible 10GbE network configurations.
➀ Intel introduced a new double-wide OCP NIC 3.0 DSFF card with 8x 25GbE ports, delivering 200Gbps bandwidth via the E830 controller;
➁ The card uses a unique dual small form factor (DSFF) design with a single PCIe Gen4 x16/Gen5 x8 interface, enabling high-density networking in compact edge servers;
➂ Demonstrated at HPE Discover 2025, it targets edge computing scenarios where dual cards could provide 16x 25GbE ports in 1U servers for enhanced connectivity.
